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Our Team
At Diverse Learners Speech Therapy, our team is made up of compassionate clinicians who are passionate about helping children find their voice. We work closely with families to provide supportive, child-centred care that meets each child where they are.
Meet Our Team
Each member of our team brings extensive training and experience in pediatric communication therapy.
Our clinicians are supported to provide:
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evidence-informed therapy
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individualized treatment planning
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collaborative family support
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ongoing professional development
Our therapists are all registered with the College of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists of Ontario (CASLPO).
A team that understands children differently
We know that no two children communicate in the same way.
That’s why our clinicians focus on:
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building connection before expecting communication
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understanding each child’s strengths and motivations
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supporting all forms of communication, including AAC
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creating meaningful, play-based therapy experiences
Our goal is always to make communication feel achievable, natural, and supportive.
What you can expect from our clinicians
Families often tell us they appreciate:
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a calm, supportive approach
- clear communication and guidance
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practical strategies they can use daily
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respect for their child’s individuality
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feeling understood and not rushed
We prioritize relationship, clarity, and collaboration in every session.
More about each team member:
Alysha Watson (she/her)
Speech-Language Pathologist, M.Cl.Sc.
Alysha is a paediatric speech-language pathologist based in Nobleton, Ontario, providing in-person services in Nobleton, Bolton, and Kleinburg, with virtual services across Ontario.
She supports children with speech, language, literacy, and AAC needs, with a special interest in supporting autistic children.
Alysha is certified in the DIR®/Floortime™ approach (Level 201), a relationship-based framework that supports communication through connection, play, and engagement.
She is currently on maternity leave, with a gradual return to part-time practice planned for 2026.
Clinical Focus
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Language Development
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Late Talkers
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Autism Communication Support
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Literacy (Reading & Writing)
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AAC
Service Areas
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Bolton
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Nobleton
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Kleinburg
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Virtual services across Ontario
Olivia Lazzaro (she/her)
Speech-Language Pathologist, M.H.Sc.
Olivia is a speech-language pathologist who provides in-person therapy in Bolton, Nobleton, and Kleinburg, with virtual services available across Ontario.
She supports children with speech sound development, with a focus on articulation and phonology.
Olivia works from a child-centred, evidence-informed approach to help children build clearer, more confident communication.
Clinical Focus
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Articulation
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Phonology (speech sound patterns)
Service Areas
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Bolton
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Nobleton
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Kleinburg
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Virtual services across Ontario